The Art of the Sitting Pose

You may not realize it, but there is a lot of work that goes into getting a sitting pose just right. You can't just plop yourself down anywhere and smile for the Glamour Shots camera and hope for the best. Well, I guess you could, but we certainly wouldn't recommend it. In most instances the photographer will instruct you to sit in a certain way, and then he'll go about making small changes to your positioning in order to get things just right.

One of the best things about sitting poses is that they eliminate height problems. If it's a couples or family shot, then everyone's head will be at roughly the same level, which allows for more interaction. Sitting poses are the best option when there is a major variance in height between subjects.

Taking the shots from an elevated position can work out really well: it can open up the eyes, improve the look of the chin and lengthen the neck. It's a simple little trick that is employed by many photographers.

OK, so how about those poses? As with many things in life, it's never a bad idea to keep it simple. Couple shots in which the two of you are sitting side by side usually turn out great. Sitting on a bench or chair of some sort is always best because it makes the legs bend on their own, which looks natural. Most Glamour Shots photographers will tell you that angles are important – straight legs are boring in photographs, so bend those knees! And, as with most portraits, the idea is to keep the couple or family nice and close.

Subtle moves like that are almost silly enough to seem like a scam to those not in the know, but they make a world of difference when it comes to the finished product.

Dress to Impress for Your Family Portrait

A photo is worth a thousand words… and a thousand memories. Glamour Shots offers family portraits for all special occasions. Whether you need a family portrait for your Christmas card or your photos need some updating around the house, the experience of shooting a family portrait is rewarding. You can rely on the professional to direct and pose you but you decide what to wear. Here are some tips to dress to impress for a family photo shoot.

The whole family should dress in similar color tones. If three people wear white and one wears navy, the eye will automatically be drawn to the person in navy because it stands out. To avoid the eye being drawn to a single person, make sure everyone dresses in related tones. Balance the color choices with two people in white and two people in navy or dress everyone in different hues of blue. Denim jeans are perfect for family portraits. They never go out of style and both the kids and parents can wear them. They are casual and classic and make for a great aesthetic.

If you're looking for high-quality portraits, Glamour Shots offers it all. After trying out the family portraits services, you will not have any Glamour Shots complaints. Bring your family and of course your clothing (now that you know how to dress to impress) and Glamour Shots does the rest.

Catching Laughter on Camera

There are a lot of different looks that subjects want when being photographed, and each of them has their own unique set of needs in order to get the look just right. Laughter is always a great emotion to catch with a camera, but it can be tricky to get the timing down. When shot well, though, it can make anyone who looks at the photo smile for years to come. Nailing the shot takes some thought and careful preparation on the part of both the photograph and the subject.

Proximity is vital: it's just not going to work if those being photographed aren't close enough together. The farther apart individuals in a shot are spread, the harder it becomes to capture that connection they make when they laugh together.

It's important to have everyone snuggle up tightly together right before a laughing shot is taken. Our photographers will often bring your heads close together in order to really bring everyone in. If your whole family is in the shot then height is likely going to be a factor. A lot of work might have to go into positioning everyone properly. It might be a bit of a pain for you, but just stay patient and think about how great the family's going to look when the pictures are printed out!

Laughing shots often come out best when the photographer is close to the subjects, too. So don't get nervous if the photographer has to move in really close. It's from up close that some of the best shots are going to be gotten. The reason this technique works so well with laughing shots is that people tend to focus more on the laughing than the camera, and that genuine emotion is best captured from up close.

We're confident that you'll be more than satisfied with the results and won't consider Glamour Shots to be a ripoff – no one ever does – but rather a great deal.